What y'all think of a Woman wearing a Niqab? Do you think women feel oppressed? What are your thoughts on it?

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[Kawaiigurl1234]

I think that if a woman wants to wear it because SHE wants to, she has every right to. Although I do not like the overall concept of religion (the main reason women wear it), I respect a person’s right to practice it. That is as long as it isn’t forced. I see in certain countries women being forced to wear them or else they recieve physical abuse from men. To sum this up, I think if a woman wears a hijab or whatever headpiece because SHE wants to. I have no problem. However, I do have a problem if someone whether it be a family member, the government, etc. forcing her to wear it.

[Puppylover_129]

I've had Muslim female friends who didn't wear those, nor did they wear hijab, so maybe its all preference. If they do it because they want to, then fine. If they do it to please their family or they think their obligated to, then I feel bad that they can't experience what its like to not be subjected to that. As a girl who loves my body cause I worked hard for it, I could imagine having to always hide it. But to each their own

[TingaTinga]

I've known a couple women who decided to wear it later in life for whatever reasons, but most I hear about don't really want to wear it like that. I have one friend who used to be Christian too, then she reverted a few years ago and recently she's been talking to me about wearing full face cover also.

[modeve]

If a woman wears Niqab willingly, it is OK, otherwise oppression.

[oddwaffle]

They can wear whatever they want. If they think going ninja is cool then that's okay. If they think going with one if those president mask is cool then that's okay too. Even gas mask is okay.

However, that won't make them look friendly. I mean, I would certainly feel threatened if a lady pull out a clown mask and put it on in bank. I would certainly mistake her for a bank robber.

So everyone can wear face cover but they better remove it when required and understand that hidden faces make people nervous around them.

[anas_ghanem]

A woman like a diamond must protect her beautiful by a Niqab

[Brokenheartedx]

Tell the truth... it’s to treat the woman less than human... it’s like what hitler did when he made Jews wear striped cloth... no difference you men are dictators and about time women told u to fuck off and kick ur goolies

[11110000bbbb]

@Brokenheartedx Excuse me? It's true Women are supposed to at least cover her hair.

[11110000bbbb]

Men are not dictators unless they're with ISIS

[Brokenheartedx]

YOU do realise women in days gone by covered their hair due to headlice etc, seeing as they have treatment nowadays for it their is no need to keep head covered

[kingofthellamas]

Supposed to cover their hair by whose rules? And why on earth would you want to enslave your self to thier rules?

[N2thing]

I think it´s cultural made up bullshit. Nowhere in the religion is stated that a woman should cover her face. In fact, the face is considered important due to it´s expressions and identity.
However, I think everyone should have the freedom to wear whatever they want. It just bothers me that this is the general image of a Muslim woman while it´s absolutely not. It´s associated with terrorism and extremism as well which I understand.

[Chaz269]

You are mistaken. Read the Quran 33:59, and 24:31.
It's actually BECAUSE of the importance of the hair and face that women are expected to wear the coverings.

[11110000bbbb]

The Quran clearly states we should cover.

[N2thing]

It obviously states that a woman should cover her HAIR. Not her face. I know Arabic so I clearly know what's written.

[11110000bbbb]

Or cover anything that displays something men will find attractive.

[N2thing]

Woman. You're going extreme. I researched this religion for years. I know what I'm talking about.

[11110000bbbb]

I can wear it if I like. I am annoyed by men saying my lips and eyes look so good.
Not going extreme

[N2thing]

www.islamicweb.com/.../Niqab_not_required.htm

Thank me later

[N2thing]

Yes, you have the freedom and I respect that. However it's not obligated in terms of religion.

[11110000bbbb]

Yes I know, Hijab is the only obligation

[Brokenheartedx]

If it wasn’t about oppression, then how come the men don’t wear it?

I assume they wear it to cover the bruises...
Were in the western world is it acceptable to walk about like a binbag? Those are desert clothes to keep the sand out of the face... mainland Europe have a lot of deserts?

[kingofthellamas]

Well put!

[PaulMarrow]

I don't think they feel oppressed. They've got a lot of soft power in that culture and its generally women pushing this kind of thing. When I see it I think there goes a potential terrorist right there and I hope we get rid of these people, they have no business in our country.

[theFantasticJ]

You're damn right

[11110000bbbb]

Am I a Terrorist? No

[PaulMarrow]

Probably not but you affiliate yourself with a religion that produces them round the clock. There is no way to ever shake that association.

[lexythelou22]

If the woman is wearing it where it's not mandatory, I highly doubt she feels oppressed. I'm sick of the argument from racists like "she shouldn't be wearing that! I mean I'm not racist... But dont they have to wear it for their religion? They should stop wearing them all together!" Anything to force them to take it off, right? If you know someone who wears it in a place where she's not forced or expected to, you could always find a polite way to ask if she just truly wants to wear it.

[UltimateGohan]

I dont mean to hurt the culture of these women but they look like ninja's. please sorry if its hurting

[oOsecret_starlandsOo]

THIS LOOOOOL

[UltimateGohan]

One thing i find hot about hijab is the mystery those eyes hide.

[11110000bbbb]

lol...

[yucel_eden]

Headscarf is someone’s choice and relegion.

IN NOWHERE IN THE QURAN DOES IT MENTION A NIQAB.

A niqab is for sick twisted men to enforce rule over a woman.

It is not relegious. And it ain’t worn by muslims apart from in Saudi or the odd psycho.

For the record I’m from turkey. NIQAB doesn’t exist

[HonestGirlAlways]

It’s ridiculous. I honestly don’t care about what’s politically correct and I don’t care if it’s cultural. It’s ridiculous, obviously oppressive, and pointless.

[Chaz269]

You consider it oppressive even for women who choose it for themselves?

[11110000bbbb]

I choose to wear it, it's not even close to ridiculous, or oppressive. I am Not oppressed

[HonestGirlAlways]

@Chaz269 I do. They choose to do it because of cultural coercion. There is not one single good reason why women should dress like that if the men from the same religion don’t.

[11110000bbbb]

because some women hate getting so much attention from Men.

[TadCurious]

Whether the individual woman wearing this thing feels personally oppressed or not, the whole idea behind that garment is based on a backwards view of women's identity and sexuality and is very oppressive.

[Chaz269]

What's oppressive is thinking you have the right or responsibility to tell women what is and what isn't oppressive. True freedom is about making decisions for yourself, especially very important decisions like this.

[TadCurious]

@Chaz269 This is an opinion site. The asker asked for opinions and I gave mine. Sorry you don't agree.

[hasrett]

@TadCurious I think you're 100% right. 👍

[oOsecret_starlandsOo]

I see it as oppressive. Why can't a woman show her face? Even dogs dont have to cover theirs. A woman is lower than a dog.

[Chaz269]

That's not what's going on there, not even close.

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@Chaz269

Women are actually scrutinized or judged / treated negatively for not wearing these. Its even mandatory in some places. What gives?

[11110000bbbb]

No, I am not oppressed. I feel safe

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@11110000bbbb

Then why can a woman get in trouble, be ridiculed, judged for not wearing it in certain places? If you choosd to wear it to be modest, no worries, but when someone ridicules you to the point of tears about it or makes an issue because "you SHOULD as a woman," is totally oppressive.

I had a muslim friend in high school who would get tormented for not wearing hers.

What gives?

[11110000bbbb]

It's a choice and same thing with church, some parents force their children into this. Cause their parents are brainwashed saying about "There is no other way but through Jesus and you'll be punished otherwise."

[oOsecret_starlandsOo]

Making it a law, and punishable by law is insane.

[11110000bbbb]

That's ISIS not the real Islam

[oOsecret_starlandsOo]

This was way before ISIS. If a girl chooses it, fine, but harassment and laws?

[19magic]

I personally think it's oppressing, why can't women show their faces, why can't they show their hair. It makes no sense to me what so ever

[Chaz269]

Are you a proponent of the "free the nipple" movement?

[11110000bbbb]

I've had my experience. Men like those things. I am not oppressed.

[19magic]

Not free the nipple I think that's too extreme, but a lot of women I see and hear about who cover their faces. Aren't allowed to do a lot of other things, such as well by themselves, wear coloured clothing or even different clothing like jeans or t-shirts.

[19magic]

*walk by themselves

[SnapTsch]

I Couldn't care less, but it is oppressive if she is not allowed to not wear it if she doesn't want to.
Its fine as long as it is a choice, not when it a a rule or order.

[RoastedCat]

My first question would be why it's necessary. And my second question would be why it isn't better to fix the problems making it needed rather than caving into them.

[piffmunoz]

How about we stop judging women from other cultures because women in every area of every country are opressed. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I feel bad for them. It looks uncomfortable and I would feel like I couldn't breathe. I can't even stand to cover my head with a blanket. But if they're cool wearing it, why should I care?

[Amixen]

They are not cool with it.. They are obliged to wear scarf and niqab because if they won't then can get harmed by their family's.. I know that since that I'm an ex-muslim

[11110000bbbb]

@Amixen My family is not Muslim. I wear it by choice

[Opinion Owner]

Anyone being forced to wear it is awful. Anyone who chooses to of her own free will, I have no problem with and the asker has stated she chooses to, so obviously those women exist.

[kingofthellamas]

I think they are oppressed but sadly don't see it. They pass it off as their culture. (which is true, it's a culture of oppression!!)

[11110000bbbb]

I choose to wear Hijab and I would rather not show my hair. It makes me feel safe wearing Hijab

[kingofthellamas]

A regular cap can cover your hair. It doesn't need to be a hijab to cover it. Assuming you are in a western country where hijab wearing is not the norm than yours a selfish reason to wear a hijab. They make others feel unsafe when they see you. So what you are saying is I want to feel safe but screw what society thinks. my own needs are bigger than the society I live in. Of course if you are living in a society when hijab wearing is normal than I understand how following the norms makes for comfort.

[Subcowboy92]

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[11110000bbbb]

I am catfish?

[Chaz269]

I'm opposed to it, personally, but if a woman chooses it, I have no say in the matter.

[Jessington]

I think they should respect other countries laws as they would expect their laws to be followed. Other than that i don't care what they do.

[GetFragged]

In an ideal society I think women should wear it, as we can see in western culture women have taken sexual liberation too far. It is in the everyman's interest for women to be chaste

[AbigailFq]

We are not oppressed in the slightest. We wear them to become closer to Allah and if more people understood the reality of the situation and why the niqab is a necessity, then you would find a lot more people wearing them.